Verified Trainer
BROOKLYN, NY
New York City Region
Schedule Availability
Both
In the summer of 2021, Vidya joined the ParentChild+ National Center team. As the National Director, Family Child Care Initiative, Vidya supports the implementation and expansion of our FCC model across the nation. Vidya believes in parent choice in child care and knows that the best environment for young children are small family-like settings that are reflective of the home culture and language. Prior to working at ParentChild+, Vidya worked on the NYS QUALITYstarsNY team to develop and establish the State’s Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care programs. She has been a community activist in her work around child care program development and the essential role it plays in improving life outcomes for children in the most vulnerable communities that face multiple toxic stressors.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School age
Adults
Core Competency Area
1. Child Growth and Development
2. Family and Community Relationships
3. Observation and Assessment
4. Environment and Curriculum
6. Professionalism and Leadership
7. Administration and Management
Approved to Teach
NY Pyramid Model: Parents Interacting With Infants (PIWI)
NY Pyramid Model: Positive Solutions for Families
Using the CBK to Supervise Staff and Identify Professional Development Needs
Tools to Assess Programs and Professionals
Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT)
Technical Assistance Endorsements
NYS Pyramid Model Coach
Some College
Boston University
Unknown
Some College
Loyola University of Chicago
Unknown
Bachelor's
Georgetown University
Sociology and Women's Studies
Master's
Lesley University
Curriculum and Instruction